May 12, 2012

CLARK LITTLE PHOTOGRAPHY

I am a huge, huge, huge fan and admirer of Clark Little Photography! My Mom saw him on Good Morning America 3 years ago and e-mailed me a clip of the appearance. I've been hooked ever since. Part of the bio from his website:

"Award-winning photographer Clark Little was born in Napa, California in 1968. Two years later, a move to the North Shore of Oahu (Hawaii) dramatically changed his future. In the 80’s and 90’s he made his name as a pioneer of surfing at the Waimea Bay shorebreak. Clark had a unique talent for taking off on hopeless closeout shorebreak waves and surviving in one piece.In 2007, Clark discovered his ability and passion to capture the extraordinary beauty of the shorebreak when his wife asked him for a picture of the ocean to decorate a bedroom wall. With the confidence of an experienced surfer, Clark jumped in the ocean, and started snapping away, recording the beauty and power of Hawaiian waves. 'Clark’s view' is a unique and often dangerous perspective of waves from the inside out, captured in photos for all to enjoy from the safety of dry land."

This first 2 photos below, Sand Monster and Aqua, are definitely two of my favorites. Although, I love Behind the Barrel, Sand and Sea, Hawaiian Tunnel, and Ouch, too. So many amazing images it's hard to pick just one. I would love a big (34x50) framed Sand Monster to hang above my fireplace mantel. It'll give the house that relaxed beach vibe when you walk in. It's a splurge so I'll have to keep saving. J? Are you reading this? Feel free to buy me my very own Sand Monster for our wedding anniversary next week. I know the traditional 3 year wedding anniversary gift is supposed to be leather but I'll accept this as a substitution :)